Regional Waste Manager

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeWaste Full time $104,458 - $129,156
**Job Description**

The Coordinator Waste Management leads the delivery and strategic oversight of waste and recycling services, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and managing contractors and assets. This role involves driving key projects, supervising staff, responding to community issues, and preparing reports and policies.


**Key Responsibilities:**
  • Manage kerbside waste and recycling collection services, landfill and transfer station operations
  • Oversee contractor performance to ensure services meet operational standards, safety requirements, and environmental compliance
  • Supervise waste infrastructure sites, including condition monitoring, maintenance oversight, and service improvement

**Strategic Planning & Compliance**
  • Develop and implement the region's Waste Management Strategy in line with corporate goals and state regulations
  • Review and maintain key planning documents, such as the Asset Management Plan, Asset Register, Improvement Plans, and Risk Management Plans
  • Coordinate responses to environmental authority requirements and ensure Council facilities comply with all legislative obligations

**Service Innovation & Community Impact**
  • Lead waste management projects, such as the conversion of landfills into transfer facilities or upgrades to existing infrastructure
  • Monitor and respond to illegal dumping and littering across the region, implementing programs to deter and reduce incidents
  • Represent the Council in discussions with regulators, industry groups, and neighbouring Councils on waste management issues

**Reporting, Analysis & Policy Development**
  • Draft high-quality reports and briefings on waste-related topics for executive and elected officials
  • Track and analyse service performance, costs, and community outcomes to drive data-informed improvements
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that underpin a safe, effective, and future-ready waste service

**Leadership & Project Delivery**
  • Lead and support a dedicated team, overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, and staff development
  • Coordinate funding applications for waste-related grants and deliver reporting and acquittals for grant-funded projects
  • Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Waste Management portfolio

**Requirements & Qualifications**
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Public Health, or a related field or equivalent career experience
  • Proven leadership experience in waste operations, contract supervision, and team development
  • In-depth knowledge of legislation, licensing, and compliance requirements in the waste sector
  • Strong planning, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Confidence in engaging with regulators, the public, and internal teams to build trust and ensure accountability
  • Sound computer and data management skills, particularly with MS Office and asset or project management tools
  • A current Class C driver's licence

**What We Offer**
  • Fantastic salary range and benefits package
  • 9-day fortnight (with RDO) and 1 additional work from home day
  • Commuter vehicle is available for this position
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Locality allowance for living and working in this picturesque region
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • Stable, permanent role with genuine career progression
  • Relocation assistance available

**How To Apply**

If you're ready to take on a key leadership role that makes a real impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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